thrown over

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Oil futures rose after uncertainty was thrown over when shipping may return to normal levels through the Strait of Hormuz and whether peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are even taking place on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

The same word was written again multiple times on Tuesday while white paint was thrown over the picture, with workmen acting quickly to clean it.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

She is in a Nine Inch Nails 2008 tour T-shirt, thrown over a slip dress with fishnets on, and Cortez is in a T-shirt, cargo shorts and boots.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024

The program featured a photo of Graham smiling in a tie, his suit coat thrown over his shoulder, his pant legs rolled up as he stood calf deep in Everglades muck.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

We carried the man’s packs and he hopped along with an arm thrown over his wife’s shoulders.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline